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SE8 3FS · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 30 JUL 2026

SE8 3FS

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Neighbourhood Report

A middling, mixed part of Greenwich: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and Deptford Rail Station 0.2 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² within half an hour by public transport.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
76/ 100

An above-average neighbourhood

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 5/10, ranked 14,786 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around SE8 3FS.

The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.

Schools88

Are the schools any good?

24Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 64 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 114 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.

Nearest top-rated: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi

Safety61

Is it safe?

104crimes last month
  • IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 104 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 51.7)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare80

Can I see a GP?

29GP & hospitals
  • IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 29 GP, 29 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi

Nearest GP: KINGFISHER MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi

Transport95

Can I get to work?

Deptford Rail Station0.2 mi
New Cross ELL Rail Station0.5 mi
New Cross Rail Station0.5 mi
Greenwich DLR Station0.4 mi
Greenwich DLR Station0.4 mi
Deptford Bridge DLR Station0.5 mi

24 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi

NestReach:16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space63

How green is it?

39green spaces
  • IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • beside nature reserve (9.5 ha total
  • no proper park nearby)

Nearest: Playground (300 m²) — 0.1 mi

Amenities96

Can I get the shopping done?

96shops & libraries
  • 82 supermarkets within 2 mi
  • Sainsburys, Tesco, Iceland, Waitrose…
  • nearest 0.1 mi
  • library 0.3 mi

Nearest: Sainsburys Greenwich Creek Road Local — 0.1 mi

Getting a school place

In Greenwich, 65% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (86% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 90% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).

Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Greenwich, not a per-school number.

02 — Environment

Environment & risk near SE8 3FS.

Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.

03 — House prices

Sold prices in SE8.

Average sold price by property type across the SE8 district, 20212026.

About SE8 3FS

SE8 3FS scores 76/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Sainsburys Greenwich Creek Road Local 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, SE8 3FS is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 14,786 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 3/10).

There are 114 schools within the typical catchment area, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 57 rated Good. The nearest school is Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children's Centre, within a short walk.

There were 104 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 29 GP surgeries and 29 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is KINGFISHER MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.

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04 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SE8 3FS — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near SE8 3FS?

There are 114 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SE8 3FS, including 7 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.

Is SE8 3FS safe?

104 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SE8 3FS in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 5/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near SE8 3FS?

Transport within 0.5 miles of SE8 3FS includes 3 train stations, 3 Tube/Metro stations, 24 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 16 km² is reachable from SE8 3FS within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for SE8 3FS?

SE8 3FS has a NestScope Score of 76/100 — an above-average neighbourhood. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around SE8 3FS does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SE8 3FS: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

Data: DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.